Month guide · Marrakech · Morocco
Marrakech in November
What November is really like in Marrakech: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Marrakech. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 10.5 hours of daylight. Mild days and cooler nights; the film festival brings screenings and red carpets to the city.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Marrakech: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with October (28°C (82°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:00
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:33
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). The heat eases through September, and October and November bring warm, settled days ideal for the medina and day trips.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Marrakech International Film Festival (usually late November to early December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Mellah
The Mellah
Visit the synagogue and the cemetery, and be firm with unofficial guides waiting at the entrances.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Shopping
- Off the beaten path
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Museum · Medina
Dar Si Said
A 19th-century palace built for the brother of the grand vizier Ba Ahmed, Dar Si Said now houses the national museum of weaving and carpets, with rugs and textiles from Morocco's regions displayed around painted courtyards.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Medina
Hammam experience
For a first visit choose a spa or riad hammam with the scrub included; for a public one, bring flip-flops, a towel and a change of underwear.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Rainy day
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Museum · Medina
Marrakech Museum
Housed in the 19th-century Dar Menebhi palace beside the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Marrakech Museum shows Moroccan art and crafts around a vast tiled central courtyard hung with an enormous brass chandelier.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 10°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Marrakech?
One of the best months to visit Marrakech, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March–May and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Marrakech?
It is one of the best months to visit Marrakech. Mild days and cooler nights; the film festival brings screenings and red carpets to the city.
+How warm is Marrakech in November?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Marrakech in November?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.